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He ended up winning against Maine and Taki, for a total of P70,000. Two audience members who cheered for him were also given P10,000 each.

Afterwards, Manny split his winnings among 7 people in the audience, each receiving P10,000.

Senate Majority Leader Tito Sotto is one of the hosts of the popular noontime show.

The Eat Bulaga! outing might have come as a welcome respite for the senators, who witnessed major developments in the chamber in the first few months of the year, such as the arrest of fellow senator Leila de Lima, and a reorganization that prompted Liberal Party senators to declare themselves as members of the minority.

Manny, in particular, had admitted that chairing the Commission on Appointments committee on environment had given him a "headache" as he oversaw the confirmation hearing of Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, who faces opposition from at least 27 groups and individuals.

Here's a look at some behind-the-scenes photos of the politicians on Eat Bulaga!

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